Use the log function (common logarithm). See screen capture for markings
on key.
To evaluate the negative of a logarithm
Enter the
number (argument) of the logarithm
Press the = key to have it
calculated.
While result is still displayed, press the sign change
key or (+/-).
Beware that -log(number) is not necessarily a
negative value.
Another way to calculate -log is to use the
relation
log(1/a)=-log(a) .
Your example
3 [EXP] [(] [+/-] 2 [) ] [LOG][=] [+/-]
[EXP] is the key to enter exponent of a power of 10 :It is a shortcut, so no 10 is entered.
Respect the key sequence above.[ (] left parenthesis to prevent ambiguity due to the negaticve exponent. Just a security.
[)] is the enclosing right parenthesis
[+/-] is the Sign Change key
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